Thought about Oil heating in properties?

[Trace P.]

Hi, I am keen on a property but checked that it uses Oil for heating (instead of the typical gas or electric). I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, lower efficiency (than gas and electric), and potential leaking of tanks leading to environmental issues.

Is anyone familiar with oil heated homes? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

[Vince Scipione]

Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it. It is a simple and effective way to make your HVAC utilize propane. Propane is seemingly less expensive in most areas and provides good heat. Most propane suppliers will offer a discount if you purchase your own tanks outright, I save around $1.00 per gallon. It isn't a very expensive upgrade. I wouldn't let the idea of purchasing a home that has oil heat deter you. Call some local HVAC/Mechanical companies and ask what the average cost would be for this upgrade! 

Hope this information helps Trace, and if you have any more questions reach out to me!